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NA53 PCY

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,000 mi
Last recorded25,000 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 PCY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 25,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 24,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 21,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 19,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,898 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 17,897 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre on front rear use only (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,132 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,088 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,071 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,665 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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NA53 PCY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA53 PCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA53 PCY registered?

NA53 PCY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is NA53 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 PCY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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